Helen Slater Student Governor
Will undertake the responsibilities of members of governing bodies as set out in the CUC Guide for Members of Higher Education Governing Bodies in the UK.
Career
Helen Slater is from Hampshire and was educated at Amery Hill School and Havant & South Downs College in Alton. She went on to complete a BSc (Hons) in Sociology at the Âé¶¹´«Ã½, graduating in 2026.
Helen is undergoing her second term as Education Officer of the Âé¶¹´«Ã½ Students’ Union. In this role, she represents students' academic interests and works with the University to improve teaching, learning, and assessment. Their priorities include ensuring an inclusive and accessible educational experience for all students. Helen also serves as a Trustee and Director of the Students’ Union.
As a student, Helen was involved in a number of roles within the Students’ Union, including Vice Chair of SUmmit (the SU’s student council), Academic Representative for Sociology, and committee member of the Vegetarian Society. She also enjoyed engaging with disciplines beyond their degree, including taking part in computer science hackathons.
Helen also sits on the following committees:
Register of Interests
Read the 2026/27 Register of Interests for Helen Slater and other members of Council